Sponsors are eligible to select sponsorship items at events for which they have purchased a sponsorship package. Sponsors who wish to purchase additional items beyond their package allocation may do so at the listed rate.
- NMHC Yearly Sponsors: Event-level sponsorship benefits are assigned in addition to the benefits received with your Chair's Circle or Friends of the Council Sponsorship Package. Each event sponsorship includes its own benefits, which are assigned in addition to those provided by your primary sponsorship.
Sponsorship Items Open for Selection: Spring Meeting Now Available!
Sponsors are notified via email when each event's sponsorship items open for selection. Bookmark this page for easy access. Refer to the dropdown for each event to review available items. At this time, items for the Spring Meeting are now open for selection.
Sponsor Item Availability
Each item is listed in their respective event section with the number of opportunities available. This is the max number of sponsors available to select this item. For example, 1 opportunity means it is exclusive to one sponsor only whereas 2 opportunities means no more than two sponsors can select this item to be featured.
- Sponsors have the first right of refusal on items they sponsored the previous year. These items are listed Reserved pending confirmation.
- Email the Sponsorship Team at sponsorships@nmhc.org to inquire about meeting item availability.
Item availability is as follows:
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OPENItems listed as Open available for selection and are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
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RESERVEDItems listed as Reserved are pending release by the previous sponsor. If you wish to be added to the waitlist for any Reserved items, submit your request along with an alternative selection.
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SOLDItems listed as Sold are assigned to another company and not available.
Item, benefits, and availabilty are subject to change. Status updates will be reflected on this page as they are confirmed but may not be reflected in real-time.
- Company logo included in pre-conference marketing emails
- Company logo published on the conference webpage
- Company logo included on sponsor recognition signage displayed at the conference
- Company logo included on scrolling slides displayed before general sessions
- Company logo published in the onsite print agenda
2026 NMHC Spring Meeting
April 20-22, 2026 | Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
About the Meeting
The 2026 NMHC Spring Meeting marks a new chapter—one centered on leadership, connection and impact.
Exclusively for NMHC members, this immersive gathering convenes senior executives, strategic functional leaders and rising talent to engage the defining business and policy forces shaping the multifamily housing sector.
For additional details regarding the Spring Meeting, visit the event page under the Upcoming Events menu. You must be logged into the NMHC site to view details.
Event Sponsorship Benefits
Meeting Sponsors receive the benefits listed and are recognized as a meeting sponsor. Sponsor item selection for this event is in addition to the logo placements outlined below.
Please email your item selection(s) to the Sponsorship mailbox at sponsorships@nmhc.org. Sponsorship items, benefits, and availability are subject to change.
Agenda | Exclusive | 1 Opportunity
The printed agenda is the essential onsite reference guide for attendees to use throughout the event. As the exclusive sponsor, your logo appears prominently on the cover, giving your brand continuous visibility from the moment attendees pick up their badges.
Breakfast Social | Choose from: Tuesday or Wednesday | 3 Opportunities per day
Welcome attendees and gain brand exposure as they begin their day at breakfast. your logo will be featured on breakfast signage.
General Session | Choose from: Monday Opening Session, Tuesday Morning Sessions, or Tuesday Afternoon Sessions | 2 Opportunities per session
Co-sponsor a General Session during the meeting! Your logo appears at the entrance to the session room and on a dedicate slide during the welcome remarks. Sponsorship benefits apply only to the day/session you select to sponsor.
"Know Before You Go" Email | Exclusive | 1 Opportunity
Reach attendees before they arrive by sponsoring the pre-event email, sent by NMHC to all registered attendees. Your hyperlinked logo appears at the top of the email.
Lanyards | Exclusive | 1 Opportunity
The sponsor's logo is featured on every attendee lanyard alongside the NMHC logo.
Lunch Social | Tuesday | 3 Opportunities
Your logo appears on signage at the lunch, keeping your brand visible as attendees grab a bite to eat and network in between sessions.
Networking Reception | Tuesday | 3 Opportunities
Place your brand at the center of a lively networking experience. The sponsor's logo is included on signage at the reception. Sponsor may provide additional banners and/or branded beverage napkins to display near the bars at the reception, at their own expense.
Opening Reception | Monday | 3 Opportunities
Welcome attendees to the meeting during the Opening Reception and receive strong brand presence during one of the first major networking opportunities of the event. Sponsor may provide additional banners and/or branded beverage napkins to display near the bars at the reception, at their own expense.
Room Drop | Monday or Tuesday Evening | Exclusive | 1 Opportunity per Night
Surprise attendees with a branded gift delivered directly to their hotel rooms. Sponsor provides the gift and is responsible for hotel room delivery fees. Gifts must be provided to all rooms in the NMHC hotel block. Select lists are not permitted.
Thank You Email | Post-Evet | Exclusive | 1 Opportunity
Extend your reach even after the event concludes. Your logo is featured at the top of the post-event recap and thank you email, one of the final attendee touchpoints.
Welcome Email | Monday | Exclusive | 1 Opportunity
Sponsor the Welcome Email to ensure exposure as attendees begin their meeting experience. The Welcome Email is sent to registered attendees on Monday morning by NMHC and will include key event highlights and info for the event. The sponsor's hyperlinked logo appears at the top of the email.
Wi-Fi Sponsor | Exclusive | 1 Opportunity
Keep attendees connected during the meeting by sponsoring the event Wi-Fi. Your company name will be incorporated into the Wi-Fi password, with logo placement on onsite Wi-Fi signage.
Sponsor items for the 2026 Research Data & Analytics Forum will be available soon. Sponsors will be notified when item selection is open for this event.
Sponsor items for the 2026 Fall Board of Directors will be available later this year. Sponsors will be notified when item selection is open for this event.
Sponsor items for the 2026 Student Housing Conference will be available by later this year. Sponsors will be notified when item selection is open for this event.
Sponsor items for OPTECH 2026 will be available by later this year. Sponsors will be notified when item selection is open for this event.